Week 30, lesson 1 Anagrams Washed Ashore activity - Phonics Phase 5, unit 3 - Worksheet

In this engaging phonics worksheet, part of Week 30, Day 1 activities, children are presented with a fun 'Anagrams Washed Ashore' challenge. The task is to unscramble a series of mixed-up letters that have 'washed up on the shore' to form coherent words. Each anagram is accompanied by an image to provide a visual clue, making the activity both interactive and educational. The focus is on reinforcing Phase 5 phonics skills, where children are encouraged to sound out the letters to aid in spelling the words correctly. This hands-on approach helps to develop their decoding and blending abilities, which are crucial for reading fluency.

For example, the jumbled letters 'sh ine u n s' might depict an image of the sun, prompting the child to rearrange the letters to spell 'sunshine'. Similarly, another set of letters 'r a p ute a ch' could be associated with an image of a fruit, guiding the child to form the word 'apricot'. The activity is designed to be both enjoyable and instructive, as students apply their phonetic knowledge to solve the puzzles. This worksheet is a practical tool for teachers and parents to support children in developing their literacy skills, specifically in the area of phonics covered in Phase 5, Unit 3 of the phonics programme.